Rural Doctors Network (RDN) is a not-for-profit organisation working to create and sustain Health Access for all. We operate by enabling others, building trust-based change, and fostering community-led solutions. Our values of Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Excellence and Integrity guide everything we do.

RDN is seeking an exceptional leader to drive our ambitious vision of Health Access for all “no matter where they live”. As we approach our 40th anniversary in 2028, we are evolving beyond traditional rural health to become a national leader in community-based social change.

About the Role

This newly-created role will report to the CEO and will lead RDN Health, our social enterprise division, taking full accountability for its transformation into a sustainable, high-impact unit generating RDN Business Value. This is a rare opportunity to lead an enterprise and manage a large proportion of RDN's revenue while expanding from rural roots to metropolitan, national and international markets.

What You Will Lead

In this transformative leadership role, you will lead the evolution of RDN Health into a sustainable social enterprise that generates measurable business value, drives revenue diversification, and expands service delivery across rural, metropolitan and international markets. You will build strategic partnerships with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, lead innovation in digital health solutions for low-resourced communities, and manage a diverse portfolio spanning Community Solutions, Workforce Solutions, Health Business Support and Health Systems.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate brings enterprise leadership and social change expertise underpinned by a systems thinking approach that recognises the interconnected nature of health access challenges.

We seek a visionary leader who can engage authentically with communities, demonstrating an enabling leadership style characterised by humility and a commitment to fostering others' success. Critical competencies include business enterprise acumen, revenue diversification experience, community-based development expertise, and executive-level stakeholder management.

While specific sectoral background is less important than demonstrated capabilities, we value experience in fields that bring fresh perspectives to health access challenges. Above all, the successful candidate will embody RDN's trust-based philosophy, showing resilience, comfort with ambiguity, and a genuine passion for enabling equitable health access through collaborative solutions.

What Sets This Role Apart

This exceptional opportunity allows you to lead in an organisation focused on community building, shaping the future of an established social enterprise as it evolves beyond its 40-year history. You will drive meaningful social change through trust-based, enabling methodologies, work with an organisation committed to Aboriginal partnership through genuine allyship, and join at a pivotal moment of transformation and growth where your leadership will have lasting impact.

How to Apply

Before applying, download the Position Description and application instructions from searchlightgroup.com.au/careers.

For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Michael Holdway, Searchlight Group on 0400 006 513. 

RDN respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we learn and work together, and commits to building collaborative relationships, respect and opportunities with Aboriginal peoples to achieve their aspirations.

Searchlight Group have been retained by RDN to support this appointment. All third party and unsolicited CV’s will be referred to Searchlight Group.